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First School of Special Education
the first school of Special Education was established in 1817 in Hartford, Connecticut. It used to be the American Asylum for the Education and Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and now it is now it is called the American School for the Deaf. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The Brown vs. Board of Education was a landmark in the supreme court case which ended legal segregation in public schools.
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PI 89-10
Title One Program as known as PL 89-10 was developed for grants and assistance for students and educate children with disabilities. It was created by the Department of Education. Grants would go towards elementary and secondary education. -
Rehabilitation Act was passed
Section 504 is a federal law that was established to protect the rights of all individuals with a disability with federal financial programs and activities. Programs that were included were, public schools, and local education agencies. This program forbids organizations to deny any individual with an equal opportunity to receive benefit and services. https://www.pacer.org/parent/504/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlZe1_Ne-6QIVDdbACh0HjAm0EAAYASAAEgJjRPD_BwE -
Education for All Handicapped Children's Act
The Education for all Handicapped children Act was signed by President Ford also known as the Public Law PL 94-142. This law required public schools that were accepting federal funds to provide education and one free meal a day for children with physical and mental disabilities. This law provided free appropriate public education (FAPE). This law was later than revised and renamed The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). -
Learning Disabilities Foundation of America
The Learning Disabilities Foundation of America was establish in 1979 and it provides grants for on going evaluations, education and services for children and adults with disabilities. It also supports skills for their families, academics and advisors. -
National Center for Learning Disabilities
In 1989, the national center for Learning Disabilities ensures that all children and adults with learning disabilities have an opportunity to succeed in school, work and life. It provides information to parents and individuals to promote research and foster effective learning strengths on educational rights and opportunity. -
Individual for Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The individual for Disabilities Education Act was established in 1990 and it was originally known as Education of Handicapped Children Act. This law ensures children with disabilities to be prepared for employment and independent living. It also ensures their rights and their families to be protected under the law.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
the Americans with Disabilities Act also known as ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George W. Bush. This law states that to be protected by the American with Disabilities Act you must have a disability which must fall under physical or mental impairment. It prohibits discrimination and guarantees people with a disability to have the same rights in employment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hQNZbfpzB0 -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was establish in 2002 and it provisions applying to disadvantaged students. The act required states to develop assessments in basic skills and to receive federal school funding. States had to give these assessments to all students at select grade levels. This act also requires teachers to be highly qualified int heir subject areas.
